Pros
The Stock Price is up.
Cons
In my 20 years in the work force, I have never seen such a mismanaged company. Projects started, then canceled. Consultants hired, then fired. On Shore to Off Shore to On Shore to Off shore. I forgot where Kemper was on this strategy when I left. New companies purchased without the employee base and infrastructure to support them. Major software systems purchased and then discontinued. Major functions moved from Chicago to Jacksonville to Offshore to Dallas to Off shore and then back to Chicago. Million dollar bonuses given to new executives while existing employees get no raises or bonuses due to "cost savings". Employees leaving left and right because management has not kept them apprised of long term plans. Under- market salaries. I know that for a fact because of the exposure I got when i was recently job searching. The satellite offices of Dallas, Jacksonville, and St. Louis mishandled during recent changes. The saddest part is that Executive Management seems unaware of all this while they continue to look for new companies to buy.